COUN 536: Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities

This course focuses on medical and psychosocial information regarding chronic illnesses and disabilities in clinical rehabilitation counseling practice. Students will develop an understanding of functional implication of physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Information on disability-related demographics, onset, severity, progression and expected duration, etiology, prognosis, treatment procedures, and rehabilitation and vocational implications will be covered for each disabling condition. This course will also cover medical specialties, therapeutic services, restorative techniques, medical terminology, and medical examinations. Prerequisite: Admission into the Masters of Counseling Program.

Prerequisite: Acceptance to UND Grad School as a degree or non-degree seeking student


Please read through the following important information prior to submitting your registration:

Extensions:  The extension option advertised below should not be purchased in conjunction with this course. If they are purchased at the same time, your extension purchase will be cancelled and refunded. Information regarding how to purchase an extension will be emailed to you approximately one month prior to your assigned course end date.

SPEA Application:  Prior to checking out with payment, you will be prompted to fill out our SPEA (Self-Paced Enroll Anytime) application form. Please read the question below thoroughly so that you are prepared to answer it accordingly on the application form. Answering the question incorrectly will delay the process of gaining course access.

  • Have you previously attended or been admitted to UND, either on-campus or online? If you are brand new to the University of North Dakota system, please select 'No'. By selecting 'No', a $35 application fee plus a $15 new graduate student fee will be automatically added to your shopping cart. In order to receive a UND Student ID and course access, these fees must be paid up front. If you are an existing or returning UND student, please select 'Yes' to this question.

 Session Details

Schedule: Upon receiving access to your course, you will have 3 to 9 months to complete. Course access is typically granted within 5-7 business days. Work at your own pace.
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Tuition : $1495.35

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Cancellation Policy

Withdrawals received 1 to 30 calendar days after your registration date will be refunded 100% of the course tuition. Withdrawals received 31 to 60 calendar days after your registration date will be refunded 50% of the course tuition. No refunds are available if UND receives your Withdrawal after 61+ calendar days after your registration date. The 1-time UND Admission Fee of $35 is non-refundable.

Instructor or Facilitator

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Andjela Kaur